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17538Re: "Lodged certificate" meaning?/topics.religious.church-records/668.1/mb.ashx
Can you post an image of where you saw the term?<br><br>Do you know the denomination of the church?<br><br>You might have more luck on a Connecticut board. Let me know if you'd like your post moved.2017-12-14 13:03:07Zmi2early/topics.religious.church-records/668.1/mb.ashx"Lodged certificate" meaning?/topics.religious.church-records/668/mb.ashx
What does "lodged certificate" mean in Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts, 1630-1920?2017-12-13 13:05:24Zheygrace/topics.religious.church-records/668/mb.ashxRe: Name Change on Church Records/topics.religious.church-records/665.1/mb.ashx
Until the late 20th century, the Roman Catholic church required that children be baptised with a saint's name. If the parents wanted to call the child something more "modern", the priest would allocate them a saint's name for the baptism.2017-11-27 08:15:47Zcarobradford/topics.religious.church-records/665.1/mb.ashxName Change on Church Records/topics.religious.church-records/665/mb.ashx
My grandfather's (1903-1971) first name is different on his Catholic Church documents for baptism and marriage. All other official documents have his "real" first and middle name (Floyd Collins) but the church documents call him John. We are sure these are his documents....what could the reason be for that?2017-04-06 20:41:51Zvirtualmsharrison/topics.religious.church-records/665/mb.ashxRe: Marriage "according to the Forms of the E.N. Church "/topics.religious.church-records/664.2.1.1/mb.ashx
I have found him - I think - on the 1891 Census in Uddingston as a Minister of the Evangelical Union Church . Could the N be a U ?<br><br>In 1901 he is a Minister fo the Congregational Church.<br><br>You can find a bit about the E U Church here <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelical_Union_(Scotland" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelical_Union_(Scotland</a>)<br><br>Eric Liddell (Chariots of Fire) and Keir Hardie were involved with this church<br><br>Interestingly and coincidentally - this church has now evolved to being part of the church that I am a member of -The United Reformed Church<br><br>2017-04-02 19:44:11ZFiona_Bathgate/topics.religious.church-records/664.2.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Marriage "according to the Forms of the E.N. Church "/topics.religious.church-records/664.2.1/mb.ashx
You might try finding the minister in a street directory.2017-04-02 15:23:48Zmi2early/topics.religious.church-records/664.2.1/mb.ashxRe: Marriage "according to the Forms of the E.N. Church "/topics.religious.church-records/664.2/mb.ashx
The minister was T.H.Walker, minister of the E.N. Church, Dalkeith if that helps.2017-04-01 22:05:58Zcolin_m_2468/topics.religious.church-records/664.2/mb.ashxRe: Marriage "according to the Forms of the E.N. Church "/topics.religious.church-records/664.1/mb.ashx
Have not heard that one before - who was the minister? We can maybe work it out that way.2017-04-01 14:41:16ZFiona_Bathgate/topics.religious.church-records/664.1/mb.ashxMarriage "according to the Forms of the E.N. Church "/topics.religious.church-records/664/mb.ashx
What is the E.N. Church and which church would it apply to in Dalkeith, Scotland in 1883? Thanks2017-04-01 08:28:41Zcolin_m_2468/topics.religious.church-records/664/mb.ashxRe: finding church records prior to 1850/topics.religious.church-records/663.1/mb.ashx
You could try FamilySearch.org or the church itself.<br><br>Where was the church? You might get more assistance by posting the details of what you're seeking on the appropriate location board.2017-02-08 19:55:25Zmi2early/topics.religious.church-records/663.1/mb.ashxfinding church records prior to 1850/topics.religious.church-records/663/mb.ashx
Is there a way to find the towns church records if the town doesn't know what happened to them?2017-02-08 19:28:19Zamicusceo/topics.religious.church-records/663/mb.ashxWilliam Henry Toner, Lennox and Addington, Ontario, Canada: religion ("Followers of Christ")/topics.religious.church-records/661/mb.ashx
Hello,<br><br>There is a branch of my family who have a religion with no name. They are Christans and all dress in a characteristic (somewhat old-fashioned) way. They are from the Lennox and Addington region of Ontario, where the religion is still practiced by some. In the 1921 Census of Canada my great-great-grandfather's family are listed as "Followers of Christ." Before that, the family was Methodist. <br><br>Does anyone have any further information about this religion without a name called "Followers of Christ" in the census? <br><br>Thanks,<br><br>Daniel2016-12-28 23:59:01ZEndquote/topics.religious.church-records/661/mb.ashxRe: Church Records 1675-1715/topics.religious.church-records/659.1/mb.ashx
In a word Ancestry! But that's not a straight answer....<br><br>If you don't have a sub to Uk records then try the English records on Familysearch <a href="https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&amp;region=UNITED_KINGDOM_IRELAND" target="_blank">https://familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&amp;r...</a>. The baptisms and marriages are transcribed indexes of the records. These databases are also on Ancestry as 'select' records.<br><br>It's not complete though as some churches have not agreed to let the LDS transcribe their records. <br><br>Also many records from that time just do not exist anymore. All Anglican churches were supposed to lodge their existing registers with the Diocesan/County archives in 1837 - if they did not then they are probably lost.<br><br>A word of caution - the images of the parish records on any online site are NOT complete - not all Dioceses or counties are online and not all sites have every county that is available. If you don't know where your ancestors lived then it's a needle in a haystack time. 2016-10-18 20:50:11ZFiona_Bathgate/topics.religious.church-records/659.1/mb.ashxChurch Records 1675-1715/topics.religious.church-records/659/mb.ashx
Is there a website online that has Anglican church records transcribed from 1675-1715? Looking for information on an ancestor who came from France via England &amp; settled in southeastern Pennsylvania, USA. It's said he &amp; his family were staunch supporters of the Church of England. I thought maybe he may have stayed in England for a bit before continuing onto America. Or was born in England, was baptized into the CofE &amp; that there might be records of it. Name was William Armand/Armond/D'Armand before settling here about 1711/1712, born roughly 1690 give or take a few years. 2016-10-18 16:42:02ZArmentGen/topics.religious.church-records/659/mb.ashxRe: Dont understand this parish register/topics.religious.church-records/656.1.1/mb.ashx
Thanks Caroline! 2016-02-07 10:02:42ZJoelB70/topics.religious.church-records/656.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Dont understand this parish register/topics.religious.church-records/656.1/mb.ashx
The image you attached is not from a parish register. What it is is an extract from a book, published by the British Record Society in 1910, entitled Leicestershire Marriage Licences. The compiler of the book, one Henry Hartop, transcribed and indexed a large number of marriage licence bonds and allegations issued by the Leicester Archdeaconry Registry from 1570 to 1749. <br><br>These bonds and allegations were documents required by the ecclesiastical authorities prior to a marriage licence being issued (in lieu of banns being called). There is no absolute guarantee that the marriage ever took place.<br><br>The specific entries in which you are interested can be interpreted thus:<br><br>Israel BELTON, a widower, resident in Garthorp, applied for a licence to marry Margaret MEDDOCK, a spinster, resident in Boothby Pennel. The marriage was planned to take place in Lincoln. The allegation is recorded in the Allegation Book for 1715 on page 148.<br><br>Robert BELTON, a bachelor, resident in Goadby, applied for a licence to marry Judith NEEDHAM, a spinster, resident in St Mary's Leicester. The marriage was planned to take place in either St Mary's Leicester or Billesden. The allegation is recorded in the Allegation Book for 1701 on page 12.<br><br>The original allegations may (or may not) provide more information. They are now held by the Leicestershire Record Office. If the original registers of the parishes mentioned still survive you should consult them too, to check whether the marriages actually took place.<br><br>Hope this helps<br><br>Caroline2016-02-03 15:48:27Zcarobradford/topics.religious.church-records/656.1/mb.ashxDont understand this parish register/topics.religious.church-records/656/mb.ashx
Trying to find more information about Israel Belton and Robert Belton. Both of them are listed in this parish register but im not sure what it means. If anyone can look at the attached picture and tell me any information more clearly about Israel and Robert Belton from the given information i'd appreciate it, thanks.2016-02-03 08:35:36ZJoelB70/topics.religious.church-records/656/mb.ashxRe: Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, Jacksonville, FL/topics.religious.church-records/655.1/mb.ashx
Try contacting the diocese. I believe this is the web site: <a href="http://www.dosafl.com/" target="_blank">http://www.dosafl.com/</a>2016-01-26 18:28:05Zmi2early/topics.religious.church-records/655.1/mb.ashxOur Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, Jacksonville, FL/topics.religious.church-records/655/mb.ashx
I discovered that my great-aunt's funeral mass was held in May 1974 at Our Lady of the Angles Catholic Church, where she was a member. I found out today that the church closed in 2002. Can someone please suggest how I might go about finding family church records for a church that no longer exists? If it makes a difference, her maiden name was Conrader, and her married name was McInarnay. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. 2016-01-26 14:48:26Zjuliew0205/topics.religious.church-records/655/mb.ashxRe: Symbols in parish registers/topics.religious.church-records/654.1.1/mb.ashx
I know it has been amended, as it is clear from the attached image. The first surname was Lane, the one the groom put as his surname, but this has been crossed out and Jarvis put in it's place. Perhaps Lane was his step father and he had used his surname for some time? I had just hoped the symbol might give more of a clue, but thanks for your comment.2015-07-18 17:47:47Zlindataberer/topics.religious.church-records/654.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Symbols in parish registers/topics.religious.church-records/654.1/mb.ashx
I think it may be a sign that the entry has been amended. Could you post a picture?2015-07-18 10:36:08Zcarobradford/topics.religious.church-records/654.1/mb.ashxSymbols in parish registers/topics.religious.church-records/654/mb.ashx
I have come across a symbol on a parish register entry for a marriage. The Father of the groom has a different surname to the groom and next to this name is a symbol. It is an x with dots in the lower three sections of the x Suggestions please?? <br><br>2015-07-18 10:05:16Zlindataberer/topics.religious.church-records/654/mb.ashxRe: Records St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Lake Zurich, IL/topics.religious.church-records/628.1.1/mb.ashx
Sorry. I gave up on this one long ago. Good luck!2015-06-06 20:02:20Zarkaney1/topics.religious.church-records/628.1.1/mb.ashxRe: Records St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Lake Zurich, IL/topics.religious.church-records/628.1/mb.ashx
Did you ever have any luck finding the church records for St. Matthew Lutheran Church? I am also interested in these records. The landowner maps for Lake County (from 1873 and 1885) show my German ancestors living in very close proximity to this church.2015-06-05 18:38:46Zjnickers81/topics.religious.church-records/628.1/mb.ashxRe: Shockley Ferry church/topics.religious.church-records/256.1/mb.ashx
Hi Bilgro, I am researching the Chastain family and found where the Shockley's Ferry Baptist Church was founded by a Rev. James Chastain. The church is in Anderson County. Hope this helps. <br>2015-04-16 14:32:03Zcheath_m/topics.religious.church-records/256.1/mb.ashxRe: St Augustine By The Sea Waikiki/topics.religious.church-records/45.1/mb.ashx
Julia is my grandmother. I can put you in touch with her2015-01-29 01:48:32Zsebastes187/topics.religious.church-records/45.1/mb.ashxRe: Pew Rental records/topics.religious.church-records/650.2.1/mb.ashx
Thank you I will look into those places and hopefully find out more.<br><br>Kind Regards<br><br>Julie2014-02-28 08:18:05Zjuliedugdale92/topics.religious.church-records/650.2.1/mb.ashxRe: Pew Rental records/topics.religious.church-records/650.2/mb.ashx
The church records (those of the vicar and those of the churchwardens) may also be available as film from your local LDS (Mormons) family history centre. <br><br>You may also find something in the newspapers or in court cases at the National Archives as there was occasionally a dispute over which family owned a pew. <br><br>Bryan2014-02-27 10:13:52ZBryanHoggarth/topics.religious.church-records/650.2/mb.ashxRe: Pew Rental records/topics.religious.church-records/650.1/mb.ashx
If they survive - and it's a big if - they will have been deposited at the relevant county record office. 2014-02-27 09:13:38Zcarobradford/topics.religious.church-records/650.1/mb.ashxPew Rental records/topics.religious.church-records/650/mb.ashx
Hello,<br><br>I wonder if anybody could help me in finding pew rental records for a particular church or maybe point me in the right direction as to where I can search for these?<br><br>Thanks in advance<br><br>Julie2014-02-27 09:06:36Zjuliedugdale92/topics.religious.church-records/650/mb.ashxRe: Crnomelj, Slovenia church records/topics.religious.church-records/124.4/mb.ashx
Do you know the village where Joseph lived? I am some cemetery files that I made of the south of Crnomelj. The church records are in Ljublana. If you check with the Slovenian Genealogial Society in Cleveland, OH they may be able to assist you.<br>Tim2013-05-31 16:58:51Ztimkelley170/topics.religious.church-records/124.4/mb.ashxRe: Crnomelj, Slovenia church records/topics.religious.church-records/124.3/mb.ashx
I have ancestors from črnomelj that I have been researching. I spent a lot of time going thought those films and am very familiar with them. I only live 20 minutes away from Salt Lake City, so I have easy access to the ones available there. Let me know if you are interested or if you already got this taken care of.2013-05-27 03:10:58Zlittlerip2001/topics.religious.church-records/124.3/mb.ashxRe: Looking for information re: Coley Springs Baptist Church, Warrenton, nc/topics.religious.church-records/85.3.1/mb.ashx
Hello from North Carolina,<br><br>I have relatives who were members of this church. You posted a picture of Corbin Boyd. He is my 3rd great grandfather. Are you able to email me a copy of the photo? I am not a paid member and can't access the hint to view the photo.<br><br><a href="mailto://tonyalynette@hotmail.com">tonyalynette@hotmail.com</a><br><br>Thank you, <br>Tonya Boyd Woods2013-05-17 00:46:16Ztonyalynette/topics.religious.church-records/85.3.1/mb.ashxRe: Looking for information re: Coley Springs Baptist Church, Warrenton, nc/topics.religious.church-records/85.4/mb.ashx
MY NAME IS BOBBY SOMERVILLE MY FATHER AND MOTHER IS FROM WARRENTON NC. LOUIS AND MAMMIE DAVIS WAS MY FATHER UNCLE. IF YOU ARE RELATED TO LOUIS AND MAMMIE PLEASE E-MAIL ME BACK. MY FATHER AND MOTHER IS STILL LIVING THEY ARE 86 YEARS OLD. THEY TALK ABOUT UNCLE LOUIS ALL THE TIME HE USE TO RIDE A MOTORCYCLE. IF ANYONE OUT THERE KNOW HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH LAVERNE CHAMPION LEWIS THIS IS MY E-MAIL ADDRESS <a href="mailto://SMFKMC@YAHOO.COM">SMFKMC@YAHOO.COM</a><br>2013-03-29 02:17:58ZCLIFTON_SOMERVILLE/topics.religious.church-records/85.4/mb.ashxRe: St Michael's Ukrainian Church Yonkers, NY/topics.religious.church-records/646.1/mb.ashx
You might have more success by posting on the Westchester County board. If you would like your post moved to that board, let me know.2013-02-06 15:01:01Zmi2early/topics.religious.church-records/646.1/mb.ashxSt Michael's Ukrainian Church Yonkers, NY/topics.religious.church-records/646/mb.ashx
Has anyone done any research for records from St Michael's Ukrainian Church in Yonkers, NY.<br><br>The church used to be on Chestnut St in Yonkers and has since moved to Shonnard Place. I am not sure if they are the same parishes.<br><br>Does anyone know where their records are kept?<br><br>Thanks Dan Kocur<br><br>2013-02-06 14:59:00Zdkocur_1/topics.religious.church-records/646/mb.ashxRe: Looking for information re: Coley Springs Baptist Church, Warrenton, nc/topics.religious.church-records/85.3/mb.ashx
I have pics of lots of the graves there. I went over there on one of my last trips down before moving to Texas. Give me a few days to gather them up and I will email them to you..<br><br>Edna lL. (Alston) Scott<br>2013-02-02 14:36:43Zednascott2/topics.religious.church-records/85.3/mb.ashx"major" in church records/topics.religious.church-records/644/mb.ashx
In the handwritten Ontario church records, the term "major" is used to describe a son, as in "the major son of so-and-so." I thought it would be the eldest, but that's not the case. Someone out there knows. Thanks2012-11-05 12:58:09Zsharoncconnor/topics.religious.church-records/644/mb.ashxRe: "Mayor" in church records/topics.religious.church-records/644.1.1/mb.ashx
Major son of so and so means legal age, which was usually over 21, and minor son is usually under 21. For catholic marrige, if the child is a minor, there is often a note that the consent of the guardian was obtained, such as father, mother or step-father, etc. Sometimes the consent is noted on a separate sheet. 2012-11-04 13:41:52Zgpetrin169/topics.religious.church-records/644.1.1/mb.ashxRe: "Mayor" in church records/topics.religious.church-records/644.1/mb.ashx
It means that the son is of legal age.<br>Dave2012-11-04 12:11:41Zsmithd214/topics.religious.church-records/644.1/mb.ashxRe: church records/topics.religious.church-records/643.1.2/mb.ashx
No, each baptism recorded had one of those letters associated with it. some m's were on females, some f's were on males. 2012-11-02 19:48:16Zdrelatives/topics.religious.church-records/643.1.2/mb.ashxRe: church records/topics.religious.church-records/643.1.1/mb.ashx
This site may be more useful<br><a href="http://narafriends-pittsfield.org/gechurch.htm" target="_blank">http://narafriends-pittsfield.org/gechurch.htm</a><br>2012-11-02 16:45:30Zkumeyaayindian/topics.religious.church-records/643.1.1/mb.ashxRe: church records/topics.religious.church-records/643.1/mb.ashx
wouldn't M or F be male and female and B possibly baptised2012-11-02 16:42:53Zkumeyaayindian/topics.religious.church-records/643.1/mb.ashxchurch records/topics.religious.church-records/643/mb.ashx
I was going through some church records from mid 1870's. The records are in German and for two years,the following symbols are used with the baptism records. The symbols look like B m and f. One of these symbols is shown with each baptism. Does anyone know what they mean? 2012-11-02 02:02:00Zdrelatives/topics.religious.church-records/643/mb.ashxRe: Moving parish/topics.religious.church-records/642.1/mb.ashx
I would imagine that would depend upon when they moved, where in the world they lived, and their religion.2012-10-18 22:52:50Zmi2early/topics.religious.church-records/642.1/mb.ashxRe: Why did people get married on Christmas Day or Boxing Day in 1800s? (UK)/topics.religious.church-records/400.2/mb.ashx
The thread's a bit old now but in case others stumble across it via Google I thought I ought to add the following.<br><br>In many cases it was a matter of financial circumstances. Working class families found it hard enough to find the money over the year to pay for a decent family get together meal at Christmas let alone fund another for a wedding so combining the two was a sensible way round the problem.<br><br>Source: my step mother whose parents married on Christmas day.2012-10-18 22:28:41Zmadeinnovember52/topics.religious.church-records/400.2/mb.ashxMoving parish/topics.religious.church-records/642/mb.ashx
<br>When a person moved from one parish to another, would they have to present any sort of documentation to the local parish church and would the church record this in any sort of record such as the kirk session minutes? I'm trying to track down where a male ancestor came from and I was wondering if there was a chance of anything appearing in the session minutes.<br><br>Many thanks<br>Lyndsay2012-10-08 22:09:27Ztrann120/topics.religious.church-records/642/mb.ashxRe: church Records/topics.religious.church-records/641.1.1.1/mb.ashx
If you don't have any luck on FamilySearch, try posting on the Mifflin County board. Someone there might have some local knowledge.<br><br>Good luck!2012-09-26 18:07:36Zmi2early/topics.religious.church-records/641.1.1.1/mb.ashxRe: church Records/topics.religious.church-records/641.1.1/mb.ashx
ah! Good point... <br><br> Newton Hamilton, Pennsylvania (Mifflin county).<br><br>Not for those particular records (Familysearch)- but thank you! I will do so!2012-09-26 17:41:22Zhoffmaay191/topics.religious.church-records/641.1.1/mb.ashxRe: church Records/topics.religious.church-records/641.1/mb.ashx
It's a good idea to give a more complete address, since these boards are used by people from all over the world.<br><br>Have you tried FamilySearch.org?<br>2012-09-26 16:49:27Zmi2early/topics.religious.church-records/641.1/mb.ashx